Occupational Therapy Assistant

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role supports occupational therapists in helping children aged 0-18 improve daily functioning, within a busy multidisciplinary team.

The post involves clinical and non-clinical duties, including equipment management and patient materials, with a focus on safety and effective patient care. A commitment to inclusive practice is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a hospital, social care or educational setting.
• Experience working in a healthcare, social care or educational setting.
• Experience of moving and handling people with mobility issues.

Responsabilités

• Work with children as part of the multi-disciplinary team, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to improve functional independence.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair service.
• Provide administrative support, set up and review specialist equipment and resources.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Communication

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work under supervision

Formation

A Level / NVQ 3 or equivalent (healthcare)

GCSE Maths and English

Microsoft Office training

Outils

Wheelchairs & equipment handling

Daily living aids

Description du poste

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 15 November 2026

The Occupational Therapy Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. The team includes Occupational Therapists, two OT Assistants and an Administrator who provide services to children from 0-18 with a variety of conditions who are treated at the hospital.

You should have experience of working with children in a hospital, social care or educational setting. You will also have experience of working as part of a team and be able to demonstrate sound communication and IT skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to work effectively with the children, young people and families referred, as well as to work alongside other professionals providing clinical care.

Main duties of the job

The post involves a mixture of administrative, non-clinical and clinical duties. Non-clinical duties include organisation, setting up and reviewing of specialist equipment including wheelchairs, management of therapy resources and supporting the occupational therapists to produce patientrelated material. Clinically you will work with children as part of the multi-disciplinary team alongside and under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients to improve their functional independence and participation in everyday activities. You will also beresponsible for the day to day running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair service working alongside the existing OTA.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Combined Values

• Combined Values
• A Level, NVQ 3 or equivalent experience (preferably in healthcare)
• GCSE level Maths and English
• Microsoft Office training

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience working in a healthcare, social care or educational setting
• Experience working in an acute hospital
• Experience of working with children with physical disabilities or complex medical needs
• Experience of moving and handling people with mobility issues
• Experience of using equipment for daily living including: specialist seating, wheelchairs, and manual handling equipment and bathing / showering equipment.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work in a stressful environment with interruptions during the day
• Ability to use own time effectively, setting priorities and working to deadlines
• Ability to work independently, under the supervision of a qualified therapist
• Ability to work flexibly across wards and services within the hospital

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£34,186 to £37,389 a yearInclusive per annum